Wildfires in Greece have led to widespread destruction and evacuations for a second day. Assistance from Czech firefighters and two Italian aircraft is expected to support local efforts. Fires are impacting the Peloponnese region and the islands of Evia and Kythera, with evacuation messages sent to residents in Kythera. Devastation includes ruined homes, beehives, and olive trees. Eleven regions still face very high fire risk. Greece has been under a heatwave for nearly a week, worsening wildfire conditions significantly.
Greece is battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later.
Evacuation messages were sent early on Sunday to people on the island of Kythera, as the fires continued unabated, with half of the island reportedly burnt.
Eleven regions of Greece still face a very high fire risk, and firefighters are working in several areas of the Peloponnese to combat the blazes.
Greece has endured heatwave conditions for almost a week, exacerbating the wildfires that have devastated numerous areas, including forests and farmland.
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